The Three Muses Challenge - Time

The theme this week is “Time”. Time is a subject that can be approached from so many different directions – time flies, the passage of time, time waits for no man, etc. Time affects us all and is the most persistent constant in our lives. How will you illustrate time?

Credits for my collage are here

Three Muses Challenge #25 - KEYS

Success at last (after initial problems with upload). Here's my interpretation of this week's challenge - KEYS. I thought of any number of interpretations -- keys to the kingdom, key to my heart, key to knowledge, and key of C, and finally went with the key of C. I'm anxious to see what all our talented participants have to offer!

Three Muses Challenge 24 - IN YOUR DREAMS

It's Ann here and my theme for this week is IN YOUR DREAMS, which could be a dream of something you have always wanted to be or do, or a dream holiday destination, or a different way of life. For those amongst us who like surreal, it might be a dream person or fantastic landscape. Or you might like the idea of illustrating the darker side of dreaming, a nightmare landscape for example, or does IN YOUR DREAMS conjure up a different image for your entirely? I can't wait to see what you will choose.

But just in case you are stuck for a little inspiration here is my IN YOUR DREAMS sample.

As always, any style or any medium is welcomed, and indeed encouraged, so go ahead and enjoy yourself.

Credits for my sample are on my blog.

The Three Muses Challenge - Pairs

The theme this week is about “pairs” which could be couples, romantic or otherwise, adults or children, birds or beasts – or even plant life!! THINK TWO! The choices are endless and twice the fun!
Credits for the sample picture are on my blog

CHALLENGE 22 - FOWL PLAY

I'll start off this week's Cockadoodle Cluck challenge with this gloriously happy rooster and his "women". He really has something to crow about. .... and very little competition! I can't wait to see what shows up this week from our talented crew. Have fun!

Three Muses Challenge 21 - Long Ago And Far Away

Hi it's me Ann and this week's theme is LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY. I wonder what that will mean to you, will it be a strange and exotic land, a fairy tale, a famous person, part of your family history or something else entirely?

Just in case you need a little inspiration here is my sample, a tale from Mabel's childhood.

And remember at the Three Muses anything goes so whether you stamp, embroider, make it with fabric, paper or clay, paint it or do it digital we can't wait to see what you come up with. Most of all enjoy.

(Credits on my blog.)

The Three Muses Challenge - Hair

Our theme this week is HAIR. Remember, anything goes at the Muses. We want to see beautiful hair, ugly hair, big hair, sparse hair – and maybe an outrageous wig or two. The pathway to hair excellence is sometimes STRAIGHT and sometimes WAVY. Hair is a PERMANENT fixture, sometimes FINE and sometimes THICK. Hair is here to stay (except on bald men). Hair is a buzz (cut). Let’s hear it for hair!!

Credits for my sample picture are HERE.

CHALLENGE 19, NUMEROLOGY

Numbers have such a large part in our lives today - phone numbers, street numbers, bank numbers, charge card numbers and so on. I am anxious to see what you all have to offer when it comes to putting numbers into your art. Credits for this piece can be seen on my blog. HAVE FUN!

The Three Muses Challenge - Zlightly Zetti

This week the theme is “Zlightly Zetti” which probably means many things to many people! I think that those artists who developed Zetti into such an interesting art form intended it to be fun, where imaginations can run riot. So, enjoy your creative journey into the world of Zetti. Remember, anything goes!

To see the credits for my picture, click here

Challenge 17 - Windows

Hi, it's Taluula here, my theme for this week is WINDOWS and we Muses can't wait to see what type of window you will choose!!!

In case you need a little inspiration though, here is a sample from me ..... but tell me, am I looking out of or looking into that window?

Don't forget all sizes, shapes and mediums are welcomed, all we ask is that you have fun, and thank you so much for all of your lovely entries last week.

(Credits are on my blog)

CHALLENGE #16 - POCKETS

There were so many ways to go with "pockets", but I decided to go with a pocketful of memories. I'm looking forward to seeing what you all put in your pocket!! Credits are on my blog. Have fun!

The Three Muses Challenge - Moonstruck

It is already Wednesday in my part of the world!

Our theme for this week is the MOON. No matter how many times we see the moon it fascinates us. When it is full and low on the horizon we stop what we are doing and gasp at its beauty. “When the moon hits your eye like a bigga pizza pie that’s amore” – the lyrics of a thousand songs say it all.
So, show us YOUR moon! We can’t wait to see the many and varied versions that you creative and talented bloggers come up with.

Credits for my sample picture can be seen here

Three Muses Challenge 13 - Charlin Chaplin

Hi it's me Ann, and this week it's my turn to host the Three Muses' theme and I have chosen CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

He is such an icon with his trademark bowler hat, his cane, little moustache and baggy trousers, I hope there will be something there to inspire your creativity.

I have chosen to alter him entirely and I hope this little sample will inspire you to get creative too.

Remember all artistic mediums are welcome so however, and whatever you create with we can't wait to see your works of art.

Have fun.

(You can see credits on my blog)

Three Muses - Give Us a Hand

We've always heard "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". That was the beginning of this piece. You HAVE given us a hand in the form of your kind responses to our thank you message. At the end of this challenge, when all the artists have checked in, we'll put our hands together and join in a standing ovation for all of us who meet here every week!! Have fun. (Credits are on my blog)

THE MUSES SPEAK

Back in June, three muses timidly decided to start an art challenge blog. We put our heads together (well...as much as we could from Australia to the UK to the US); and, after discussion, we decided we wanted it to be a simple blog spot without fancy bells and whistles, just a place where artists in all media could share their work and offer constructive support for one another. The Three Muses blog has succeeded beyond our hopes. We feel our blog family is the cream of the crop, bringing outstanding art to our challenges weekly. Beyond that, our artists are generous in their support of one another. Taking the time to comment on 40 or 50 entries is no small task, but reading supportive comments on your own effort makes it all worthwhile. So, this is Ann, Bev and Marie taking the time to say THANK YOU!

The Three Muses Challenge #11 - Wings on Things

Well, it is 10am Wednesday here in Western Australia so this week's challenge is now OPEN.
The theme this week is 'WINGS ON THINGS'. Have some fun. Spread your wings and fly.

Credits for my picture are on my blog

Challenge 10 - Hats

Hi it's me Ann, it's Wednesday again, and time for a new challenge, and my theme for this week is Hats.

I took the quote of If You Want To Get Ahead Get A Hat literally and here is my sample for you for this week.

I hope it inspires you to create.

Just a quick reminder to say anything goes at the Three Muses, whether you choose paper, fabric, mixed media or digital and the size is totally up to you. The most important thing is that you have fun.

Thank you for joining in each week.

(Credits for my sample can be seen on my blog.)

CHALLENGE 9 - ART IN THE ROUND

Bev here! It's Wednesday morning in Oz (and I know Marie is patiently waiting!). Here's my art in the round. There are several layers to this one, first a background, then an overlay of a bit of music, then an overlay of some script, and last of all a lovely lady. The words are from one of my favorite songs, "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King". I hope you all enjoy this challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing what the considerable talents of our "blogsters" bring to it.

Challenge 8 - INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE

This week our theme is INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE and my choice is Jane Austen who wrote stories of strong heroines in a time when women had little or no voice. We can't wait to see who your inspirational people are. They don't have to be famous - just someone who has made a difference in your life.
(For credits, see my blog)

CHALLENGE 7 - INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

It's me Ann and, well OK, technically it is still Tuesday here, but hey only just, so I'm posting your next challenge theme.

INCREDIBLE JOURNEY.

Don't you think Alice had the most incredible journey? Falling down a rabbit hole, eating things, drinking things, growing and shrinking and that was only for starters, so I chose Miss Alice for your inspiration this week.

Now let's see where this theme takes you. Have fun.

(Credits can be viewed on my blog)